Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 7, 2022Immigration
H.R. 7442
H–4 Work Authorization Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 7, 2022)
H-4 Work Authorization Act
This bill provides automatic employment authorization to a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) admitted into the United States as a spouse of an H-1B visa holder (a nonimmigrant worker who is in a special occupation or a fashion model).
Currently, a spouse of an H-1B visa holder must apply separately to receive employment authorization.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7](D-GA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
2cosponsors1committees4actions
- Introduced in HouseApr 7, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Apr 7, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 7, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 7, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House